The end of the year is almost here and from everyone at ABC Sydney, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season.
Whether you’re planning a staycation or going away, ABC Sydney’s summer programming line-up is here to keep you company this holiday season. Tune in to James Valentine’s new Breakfast show for up-to-date news and information on 702AM, online or via the ABC Listen App.

Some families may not be able to return to their homes in time for Christmas after they were damaged by a "mini-cyclone" which swept through Sydney's northern beaches yesterday. More than 26,000 homes, some with their roofs torn off, were without power this morning after Sunday afternoon's storm. Check out the footage and images of the storm.

How much can NSW raise in one day? We asked and you answered. Sydney and NSW raised an incredible $330k for the ABC Gives Appeal supporting Lifeline. Across the country ABC Radio raised over $1.5m for charity partners as part of the appeal.
Throughout the day of giving Wendy and Robbie auctioned tickets to their final show on Breakfast, raising over $10,000 from generous listeners and Sarah Macdonald held a karaoke dance party with Lifeline to close out the successful day of giving. Thank you to everyone who donated.
You can still donate to the appeal via the link below.

As the weather warms up and the holiday season begins, many of us are looking forward to switching off and spending time with family and friends. But with increasing COVID-19 cases and the arrival of the fast-spreading Omicron variant, health experts are encouraging people to be mindful of COVID-19 as they mix with others outside their home.

With the holiday season on our doorstep, Back Roads host Heather Ewart shares some of her favourite road trips.
Heather returns to the screen with a new series of Back Roads starting January 3, 2022 on ABC TV at 7.30pm. Until then, head over to ABC iview to watch the show's previous seven series.

The Ancient Greeks have arrived at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition showcases the competitive spirit of the Ancient Greek world through sport, politics, drama, music and warfare. From large marble statues of athletes and gods to exquisite jewellery, from richly illustrated pottery to bronze weapons, the objects reveal a vibrant and innovative society that endures in its art, culture and legends. The exhibition is open until 1 May 2022.

Is Christmas baking a tradition in your house? Here are three easy options, perfect for gifting, sharing, and snacking, from shortbread to chewy chocolate biscuits.